Websites for Using Cell Phones as Learning Tools


  • Cell Phones in Learning: Home site of Liz Kolb, author of Toys to Tools: Connecting Student Cell Phones to Education. Many articles concerning this issue and many links to free internet sites to facilitate cell phones as learning tools. Best comprehensive site on this subject. Highly recommended.


  • Poll Everywhere: Site developed by MIT that works like classroom performance systems (clickers). This is FREE for groups of 30 or less. Great for quick assessment of student learning and test reviews. The kids will love it!

  • Chacha: Free site that allows you to call toll free (1-800-2chacha; 1-800-224-2242) and ask any question. they will text you back the answer. Try it!

  • Irereport: Irereport on CNN.com. Mobile citizen journalism. Great for Language Arts classes.

  • Go Blogger: Free and easy sit to set up a blog. The students love classroom blogs!


  • My Art Space: Shared pictures, curriculum for teachers, and fieldtrip reflections from museums from across the world. Advertised as the premier art website of the world.


  • Jott: Speech to text blogging. Great for students with disabilities.

  • Textmarks: Text message alerts. Send messages to your students--homework or test reminders.


  • Icue: NBC news site that offers free video of major news events. Great for making history come alive for students.